Life Skills: Job Search and Applications

A job is work that people do to earn money.

When you have a job, you:

• Do specific tasks or work
• Get paid money for your work
• Help other people or businesses
• Work certain hours or days

• To earn money - Buy food, clothes, and things they need
• To help others - Teachers help students learn
• To feel good - Being useful and helpful feels great!
• To learn new things - Jobs teach you new skills
• To meet people - Make friends with coworkers

• Show up on time - Come to work when you're supposed to
• Be friendly - Smile and be nice to people
• Listen to directions - Do what your boss asks
• Work hard - Try your best every day
• Be honest - Always tell the truth
• Ask for help - When you don't understand something

These are signs that businesses put up when they need workers.

Remember: Ask for help from a trusted adult when using the internet to look for jobs.

• Use a pen with black or blue ink - Never pencil!
• Write clearly - Print, don't use cursive
• Fill out every section - If something doesn't apply, write "N/A"
• Be honest - Never lie on an application
• Check your spelling - Ask for help if needed
• Keep it neat - No cross-outs or messy writing

A job interview is a conversation between you and the employer.

• "Tell me about yourself"
• "Why do you want this job?"
• "What are your strengths?"
• "Do you have any questions for me?"
• "When can you start?"
• "Are you available to work [days/hours]?"

You now have the confidence and skills to find and apply for jobs successfully!